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law in Tagalog

batas

/lɔː/

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law in Tagalog: batas, dalubbatasan. In English, law means the body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.

Tagalog words for law

body of rules established in a community by its authorities
batas, dalubbatasan
any rule that must or should be obeyed
batas

English meaning of law

  1. noun The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
  2. noun The body of such rules that pertain to a particular topic.
  3. noun Common law, as contrasted with equity.
  4. noun A binding regulation or custom established in a community in this way.

Full definition of law

law in a sentence

  • The courts interpret the law but should not make it.
  • In theory, entrapment is against the law.
  • commercial hunting and fishing law

Synonyms of law

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Questions about law in Tagalog

What is the meaning of law in Tagalog?
Law in Tagalog is batas, dalubbatasan.
Ano ang law sa Tagalog?
Law: batas, dalubbatasan.
What does law mean in English?
Law means the body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.

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